Training Program
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Target Audience
Officials in ministries of finance and revenue administrations, involved in tax gap and revenue performance analysis, both central and local governments.
Officials in ministries of finance and revenue administrations, involved in tax gap and revenue performance analysis, both central and local governments.
Apply online by April 1, 2027
Session No.: OL 26.229
Location: Course conducted online
Date: May 1, 2026 - April 15, 2027 (50 weeks)
Delivery Method: Online Training
Primary Language: French
Apply NowParticipants are expected to have strong familiarity with government finances, value-added tax (VAT) design, and at least an intermediate level of familiarity with national accounts. Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
This online course provides instruction on how to prepare and execute the VAT gap estimation model (VGEM) of the IMF's Revenue Administration Gap Analysis Program (RA-GAP). The course is broken into five modules covering: an overview of the VAT gap modeling framework; using the VAT gap estimation model; measuring actual VAT; constructing the potential VAT base; and running the model, interpreting the results, and troubleshooting.
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
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